When horrifying accidents occur that leaves many people dead and injured, investigations on several levels begin to take place.  With regards to the Bronx bus accident earlier this month that took the lives of 15 people, the federal government has been investigating the situation.  Specifically, the National Transportation Safety Board has been conducting a review of the accident, and the NTSB has released some of its preliminary findings.  In regards to the potential liability of the busing company, these findings are not positive.

According to the NTSB, there was no truck that clipped the side of the bus as the bus driver had stated.  Instead, evidence seems to indicate that the vehicle collided with a roadside barrier after the bus had drifted off to the side from its lane.  In addition, the investigation has revealed that the bus hit a top speed of 78 miles per hour between Connecticut and its destination.  There were also earlier allegations of impropriety in regards to the bus driver obtaining his license.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First, we'd like to express our hope that the people who are investigating this Bronx bus accident are able to definitively pin down what happened, how it happened and why it happened, as the families of 15 people who were killed and dozens of others who were injured deserve these answers.  In addition, this Bronx bus accident will become part of the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents.  Every year, 187,000 people are injured and more than 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.

New York Bus Accident Lawyers

At least one lawsuit has already been filed in response to this Bronx bus accident, and there will likely be many more that are initiated.  For those who file successful New York wrongful death claims, those families will be awarded damages that could compensate them for their lost income and loss of companionship.  Those who file successful New York personal injury lawsuits could be compensated for their medical costs, their lost income and their pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of New York personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.